Liverpool is fully into the stretch run of the season, with just three matches remaining in the Premier League campaign. It starts with Southampton, the team from which they have purchased so many players these past couple years, on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool faces a must-win situation at Vicarage Road on Monday against Watford.

The good news for the Reds is they will have the services of two English internationals who have missed several games.

The most important is Adam Lallana, who has been one of the most important players for Liverpool all season. The team has struggled in the midfield since he suffered a thigh injury in the beginning of March, but all signs point to him being available on Monday.

Liverpool had a brutal loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, coupled with seeing their competitors lose the gap for spots in the top four. It’s looking like the Reds may need to take all 12 points in order to make the Champions League next season.

The good news for Liverpool is that they should get some of their key players back for the stretch run, starting Monday night at Watford.

Liverpool’s quest for a top-4 finish will also include a battle against injuries.Several key players for the Reds will be at less than full strength as they host Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The biggest concerns come in the back, where Joel Matip (thigh) and Ragnar Klavan (knee) both missed time at training this week. Both were training at the end of the week on the side, and will be late fitness tests before Sunday’s contest.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace on Sunday as the race for the top-4 hits the stretch run. The Reds sit third in the table and have five matches to go, while all their rivals have games in hand.

Liverpool, as they have throughout the season, will be battling injuries in key spots. On area where there isn’t much concern in recent weeks is at goalkeeper. Simon Mignolet recorded a shutout last week and will be a key factor for the Reds in the final five games.